CAPABLE Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

capable

adjective

ˈkā-pə-bəl

Definition of capable

as in suitable

having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance a capable and efficient editor

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Recent Examples of capable For starters, putting capable agents together doesn't necessarily produce the best team, let alone the most ethical one. — Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026 There is also the issue of the scarcity of capable translators, not to mention the fact that the market for Japanese literature during Inoue’s prime was small. — Nina Mesfin, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026 The Cybertruck’s successor, the Cybercab, hopes to compete with Google’s driverless Waymo project, though neither vehicle is capable of those fully autonomous road trips yet. — Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2026 As robots become more capable, companies will need workers who know how to operate and maintain them. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for capable

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Adjective

The ability to choose between these approaches makes the K70 suitable for both regular upkeep and more comprehensive cleaning sessions.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Instead of functioning only as large electricity consumers, facilities with suitable on-site generation could potentially support the wider power system when connected to the grid.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of suitable

Adjective

The partnership’s goal is a nimble, creative and competent federal government that addresses the complex needs of the nation.

— John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026
Palm Beach voters also wisely re-elected several competent state lawmakers and flipped two seats from Republican to Democrat.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of competent

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There are even conveyor belts to ferry folks up steep inclines – which also makes some of China's most beautiful views easier to reach for those less physically able.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
But the president’s standing has fallen and Whatley, the former chairman of the state and national party, was never able to find his footing on the campaign trail.

— Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026

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